Post-ImpressionismJustin Brown

What is Post-Impressionism

a theory or practice of art originating in France in the last quarter of the 19th century that in revolt against impressionism stresses variously volume, picture structure, or expressionism.

Coined by British art critic Roger Fry in 1910

Post-Impressionism Characteristics

Vibrant colors

Thick paint application

Real life subject matter

Geometric shapes

Distortion of figure or objects for expressive effects

Art Work

The Church at Auvers- Van Goh

Art Work

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going-Paul Gauguin

Art Work

Montmartre Night- Camille Pissarro

Art Work

Starry Night-Vincent van Gogh